[zdragnar]

I have unfortunately learned the hard way to exclusively book with "super hosts" unless the listing is very convincing.

That said, it's a great way to find awesome stays in little, out-of-the-way places (my wife and I rarely vacation in large cities or super touristy areas. It is SO MUCH BETTER than staying in hotels- cleaner, quieter, usually with laundry and a full kitchen, and cheaper than a motel.

If we had little kids it might be a different story- through them in a pool is a great way to tucker them out, and a hot tub is probably the only thing I actually miss.